Washington, D.C. prepares for Inauguration 2013

January 19, 2013 7:55 PM

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A worker cleans the bulletproof glass that surrounds the inaugural platform outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. less

A worker cleans the bulletproof glass that surrounds the inaugural platform outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. ... more

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A U.S. Capitol Police officer Jeffery stands guard on the inauguration platform at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 18, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. less

A U.S. Capitol Police officer Jeffery stands guard on the inauguration platform at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 18, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of ... more

A worker vacuums a platform at the US Capitol as preparations continue for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama in Washington on January 18, 2013. Crowds may be smaller on the January 21 inauguration than when Barack Obama was first sworn into office in 2009, but security is as tight as ever, with experts warning a lone wolf would pose the greatest threat. Between 500,000 and 800,000 people are expected to pass through the National Mall, the immense greenway that leads up to the Capitol, compared to the 1.8 million spectators who came to applaud Obama four years ago. less

A worker vacuums a platform at the US Capitol as preparations continue for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama in Washington on January 18, 2013. Crowds may be smaller on the January 21 ... more

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Marqita Karen (L) and Angela Pea take a picture of themselves in front of the presidential inaugural parade reviewing stand on January 18, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. less

Marqita Karen (L) and Angela Pea take a picture of themselves in front of the presidential inaugural parade reviewing stand on January 18, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second ... more

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U.S. President Barack Obama t-shirts sit on display for sale at a gift shop in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor with a lineup that reflects social values Obama will champion in his new term. less

U.S. President Barack Obama t-shirts sit on display for sale at a gift shop in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. President Obama's second inauguration next week will combine the star power of ... more

Photo: Andrew Harrer, Bloomberg

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A gift shop displays presidential memorabilia as Washington prepares for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. less

A gift shop displays presidential memorabilia as Washington prepares for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second ... more

U.S. Army soldiers walk on the National Mall as Washington prepares for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. less

U.S. Army soldiers walk on the National Mall as Washington prepares for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second ... more

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Mounted police keep watch in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall as Washington prepares for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. less

Mounted police keep watch in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall as Washington prepares for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital ... more

Members of the US Army's Old Guard's Fife and Drum Corps perform on the National Mall, January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. Preparations for this Monday's ceremonial inauguration for US President Barack Obama's second term continue. less

Members of the US Army's Old Guard's Fife and Drum Corps perform on the National Mall, January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. Preparations for this Monday's ceremonial inauguration for US President Barack Obama's ... more

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Parking restrictions are posted on meters on January 19, 2013 in Washington DC, part of preparations for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama. Paintbrushes in hand, Barack and Michelle Obama kicked off inauguration weekend Saturday at a volunteer event at a Washington school, one of hundreds of such events organized across the US. less

Parking restrictions are posted on meters on January 19, 2013 in Washington DC, part of preparations for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama. Paintbrushes in hand, Barack and Michelle Obama ... more

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Visitors take pictures of Shepard Fairey's portrait of US President Barack Obama, based on a photograph by Mannie Garcia, at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 19, 2013, two days before Obama's second inauguration. less

Visitors take pictures of Shepard Fairey's portrait of US President Barack Obama, based on a photograph by Mannie Garcia, at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 19, 2013, two days before ... more

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A woman has her picture taken in front of a diptych of US President Barack Obama by Chuck Close at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 19, 2013, two days before Obama's second inauguration.

A woman has her picture taken in front of a diptych of US President Barack Obama by Chuck Close at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington on January 19, 2013, two days before Obama's second inauguration.

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Two days before President Obama's second inauguration, a workman snaps a souvenir photo amid thousands of folding chairs on the West Lawn on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, where thousands of folding chairs await the festivities for the 57th Presidential Inauguration and the start of President Barack Obama's second term. less

Two days before President Obama's second inauguration, a workman snaps a souvenir photo amid thousands of folding chairs on the West Lawn on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, where thousands ... more

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Work continues as work crews lay down special mats to protect the lawn on the National Mall, looking toward the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, and President Barack Obama's second inauguration ceremonies. less

Work continues as work crews lay down special mats to protect the lawn on the National Mall, looking toward the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, for the 57th ... more

Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, Associated Press

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The West Front of the Capitol in Washington is dressed in red, white and blue with two days to go before the 57th Presidential Inauguration and President Obama's second inauguration, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

The West Front of the Capitol in Washington is dressed in red, white and blue with two days to go before the 57th Presidential Inauguration and President Obama's second inauguration, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, Associated Press

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